184 episodes

The Mike Drop podcast is hosted by former Navy SEAL, Mike Ritland. It is a not so politically correct discussion of wide ranging topics that span from government, politics and war to health and fitness, from guns and survival skills to food and nutrition with music, BBQ and a touch of everything else in between. This is THE platform that is completely raw, totally unfiltered and in your face, while still intellectually sound with good intuitive dialogue between A-holes that know what they’re talking about.

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    • 4.9 • 6.1K Ratings

The Mike Drop podcast is hosted by former Navy SEAL, Mike Ritland. It is a not so politically correct discussion of wide ranging topics that span from government, politics and war to health and fitness, from guns and survival skills to food and nutrition with music, BBQ and a touch of everything else in between. This is THE platform that is completely raw, totally unfiltered and in your face, while still intellectually sound with good intuitive dialogue between A-holes that know what they’re talking about.

    Former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 179

    Former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 179

    The United States Secret Service is one of our nation's most important federal agencies. Serving under the Department of Homeland Security, Secret Service Agents are charged with conducting criminal investigations, protecting U.S. political leaders and their families, and ensuring the safety of visiting heads of state, no matter the cost. Just take it from Evy Poumpouras - she's a former NYPD Officer turned Secret Service Agent with over a dozen years of experience, having served under the protection detail of Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. 

    And while the Agency may have 'Secret' in the name, there's plenty of questions worth asking. What's training look like when you have to protect some of the world's most important assets? How is the Agency - and the Oval Office - equipped to handle whatever may come? And most importantly - when you're protecting an Enemy of the State, just how far will you go to keep them safe? 

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    Get Your Copy of Evy's Book 'Becoming Bulletproof: Life Lessons from a Secret Service Agent - 

    Becoming Bulletproof (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982103760

    Support Evy Poumpouras - 

    Website: https://www.evypoumpouras.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evypoumpouras

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    BUBS Naturals 

    The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived. 

    BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

    Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life. 

    Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order. 

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    • 1 hr 36 min
    SEAL Team Eight Sniper Sam Mackey | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 178

    SEAL Team Eight Sniper Sam Mackey | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 178

    Sam Mackey retired from the U.S. Navy with over 20 years of service in SEAL Teams, having served first as a Sniper at SEAL Team Eight before pivoting to SEAL Team Four. During his tenure he deployed to the likes of Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda, Cameroon, and more. He's also nearly a record-holder, having taken a shot at the title (literally) with a particularly long-distance engagement during his time in Afghanistan. Today, he's the CEO and Co-Owner of Outsider, a high-quality outdoor lifestyle brand that's encouraing people to get outside, be bold, and live free. 

    Serving on a SEAL Team is tough enough, so how does somebody end up deploying twith two of them? What's the story behind that nearly-a-world-record sniper shot? And most importantly - what kind of stories do you get when you serve 20 years at SEAL Teams? Let's ask Sam. 

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    Support Sam Mackey & Outsider - 

    Website - https://www.outsider.com
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/outsiderig

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    Sponsors: 

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    • 2 hr 14 min
    Arizona Border Sheriff Matthew Thomas Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 177

    Arizona Border Sheriff Matthew Thomas Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 177

    The crisis at the southern border is a hotly-contested topic among Americans, but few have seen the realities of the situation quite like Arizona Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas. During his 31 years on the force, he's served in a variety of roles, from SWAT to Detention to Narcotics, and he's seen firsthand just how awful human beings can be to one another when there's something to be gained. In fact, that's why he sat down with Mike in studio in the first place - to talk about the very real dangers happening every day at the border, and why those hazards often seem to spill over into both sides of the fence.
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    Support Matthew Thomas - 
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    BUBS Naturals 
    The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived. 
    BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
    Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life. 
    Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order. 
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Arizona Border Sheriff Matthew Thomas | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 176

    Arizona Border Sheriff Matthew Thomas | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 176

    Matthew Thomas is an active-duty Chief Deputy Sheriff in Pinal County, Arizona - one of the fastest growing counties in the country, in no small part due to it's proximity to the southern border. During his over 31 years of duty, Matthew's served in Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, Academy, Narcotics, Anti-Smuggling, Motors and SWAT. Not only is Matthew a tried and true on-the-ground resource for the current crisis at the border - he's also a bellwether for how judicial precedence has worked in the state for the last three decades, and a verifiable indicator of where things may be headed next. 
    But you don't get to be Chief Deputy just for spending time on the force - there's a whole mess of stories just waiting to be told, from working undercover to busting trafficking rings, catching cartel members, and even a few car chases to boot. Let's meet Sheriff Thomas. 
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    Get Your Copy of 'Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels' at: https://www.onetimenation.com/shop
    Support Matthew Thomas - 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deputy_onetime/
    Website: https://www.onetimenation.com/
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    Sponsors: 
    Beam
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    Remember to head to https://www.zbiotics.com/mikedrop and use the code MIKEDROP at checkout for 15% off. Thank you ZBiotics for sponsoring this episode and our good times. 
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    SEAL Team Seven Defense Strategies Group Mike O'Dowd | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 175

    SEAL Team Seven Defense Strategies Group Mike O'Dowd | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 175

    Anyone can be Special Operations - or at least, that's what Mike O'Dowd thinks. To him, Special Operations is a mindset - one about never accepting failure and refusing to settle for mediocrity. He's a 9 year Navy SEAL Vet with SEAL Team Seven, having deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He's served as a Breacher, Fighter, Waterman, Weapons Instructor, and he's even qualified as an NCAA Division 1 Athlete in rowing. He even founded Defense Strategies Training Group, a collective of Special Operations Combat Veterans dedicated to providing world-class security training with decades of real-world Special Operations Experience. 

    Safe to say, Mike's seen his fair share of hard times. Fortunately, like any problem, it's rarely something a little hard work (and maybe a few explosives) can't solve. 

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    Train with Defense Strategies Group at https://www.defensestrategies.us

    Support Mike O'Dowd - 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_oscar_delta

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bH6wg7ln8lTc7BVMJ-wDw

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    Sponsors: 

    Beam

    Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout!

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    Ned

    Visit https://www.helloned.com/mikedrop to get 15% off your first order using promo code MIKEDROP. That's https://www.helloned.com/mikedrop with promo code MIKEDROP for 15% off! 

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    ZBiotics

    Go to zbiotics.com/MIKEDROP to get 15% off your first order when you use MIKEDROP at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you’re unsatisfied for any reason, they’ll refund your money, no questions asked.

    Remember to head to https://www.zbiotics.com/mikedrop and use the code MIKEDROP at checkout for 15% off. Thank you ZBiotics for sponsoring this episode and our good times.

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    BUBS Naturals 

    The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived. 

    BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

    Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life. 

    Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order. 

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    ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:

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    • 2 hr 32 min
    SEAL Team Seven Canine Handler Chris Cappa Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 174

    SEAL Team Seven Canine Handler Chris Cappa Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 174

    Training an animal to move, obey, and communicate effectively is no easy feat - especially when you're serving at the Tip of the Spear. That's where SEAL Team Seven Canine Handler Chris Cappa met Mickey anyway - a scrappy pup that would go on to become an absolute beast on deployment, snagging bites and catching bombs for nearly every op he went on. Of course, that's only part of the story, and finding out the full weight of the military's might in the wake of the coronavirus scare, traveling to foreign lands for plant-based medicines, and joining the Warrior Dog Foundation's new Home with Handlers program all play a part. Just take it from Chris. 

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    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro
    01:10 - From SEAL Team 10 to SEAL Team 7
    07:11 - Mickey's First Bite
    19:55 - Training for Targeted Bitework
    30:00 - Dampened Deployment
    35:40 - LPO of the MPC 
    42:59 - No Shot For Me, Thanks
    50:56 - Haircuts and Mustaches
    54:19 - What Would Have Been Next?
    01:03:06 - Ibogaine and Plant-Based Medicines
    01:21:50 - The Warrior Dog Foundation's Home with Handlers Program

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    Support Chris Cappa -

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chriscappa
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarriorDog/videos/warrior-dog-home-whandler-program/380732714475128/

    Support the Warrior Dog Foundation - 

    The Warrior Dog Foundation: https://warriordogfoundation.org/donate
    Teamdog: https://teamdog.shop/

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    Sponsors: 

    Beam

    Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout!

    ----------

    ZBiotics

    Go to zbiotics.com/MIKEDROP to get 15% off your first order when you use MIKEDROP at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you’re unsatisfied for any reason, they’ll refund your money, no questions asked.

    Remember to head to https://www.zbiotics.com/mikedrop and use the code MIKEDROP at checkout for 15% off. Thank you ZBiotics for sponsoring this episode and our good times.

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    Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet

    ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:

    SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet
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    • 1 hr 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
6.1K Ratings

6.1K Ratings

JMAG0311 ,

One of the best podcasts. Period.

Mike's show is genuine, funny, entertaining, and informative. He sets himself apart from other SEALs that do podcasts by the candor, banter, and thought provoking conversations. Even as a Marine, this is my favorite podcast.

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